I was watching a holiday special on Food Network where all the chefs were making their favorite cookies. Sandra Lee made these. Fancy and delicious. I substituted lemon zest with lemon curd that I had in my house to make the stuffing even more creamy and nice. You will need: 1 1/4 cups finely crushed … Continue reading →

One time I ordered cookies in an Israeli restaurant, and I was very surprised when they brought me these familiar treats that I have always known as Russian teacakes. You will need: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup powdered sugar, plus some more 1 tsp. vanilla 1 egg 2 cups flour 1/2 cup finely … Continue reading →

Another great addition to an afternoon tea menu. These can be made with plain white bread or with raisin bread. You will need: white or raisin bread, thinly sliced and with crusts removed cream cheese, softened dates, pitted and finely chopped walnuts, finely chopped The recipe: Mix together cream cheese, dates and walnuts. Spread on half … Continue reading →

These are another classic for a traditional afternoon tea. You will need: cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced white bread, sliced, with crusts removed unsalted butter, softened fresh dill salt The recipe: Mix dill with butter. Spread bread with a thin coating of the mixture. Put cucumbers in one layer on half of the bread slices. … Continue reading →